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El libro Insight - Avanzado - Unidad 7 - 7D

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 7 - 7D en el libro de curso Insight Advanced, como "flamboyance", "hold the floor", "gleaming", etc.

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unconventional
[Adjetivo]

not following established customs or norms

poco convencional, heterodoxo

poco convencional, heterodoxo

Ex: His unconventional lifestyle choices often led to interesting conversations at social gatherings .Sus elecciones de vida **poco convencionales** a menudo llevaban a conversaciones interesantes en reuniones sociales.
swishy
[Adjetivo]

making a soft, rustling sound when moving

susurrante, crujiente

susurrante, crujiente

Ex: She loved the soughing noise of the silk fabric as she moved.A ella le encantaba el sonido **susurrante** de la tela de seda cuando se movía.
gleaming
[Adjetivo]

shining or reflecting light in a bright way

reluciente, brillante

reluciente, brillante

Ex: The freshly waxed floors were gleaming, making the room appear larger and brighter.Los suelos recién encerados **relucían**, haciendo que la habitación pareciera más grande y brillante.
haphazard
[Adjetivo]

with no particular order and planning

al azar

al azar

Ex: The garden looked haphazard, with flowers and weeds growing wildly.El jardín parecía **desordenado**, con flores y malezas creciendo salvajemente.
flamboyance
[Sustantivo]

a showy and confident display of style or behavior, often characterized by boldness, colorfulness, and extravagance

flamboyancia, extravagancia

flamboyancia, extravagancia

Ex: The artist 's flamboyance was evident in every piece of his work .La **extravagancia** del artista era evidente en cada una de sus obras.
asymmetry
[Sustantivo]

(geometry) a lack of symmetry or equivalence in shape or size between the two sides or parts of something

asimetría

asimetría

Ex: Studying asymmetry helps in understanding how shapes differ from being perfectly symmetrical .Estudiar **la asimetría** ayuda a comprender cómo las formas difieren de ser perfectamente simétricas.
multifaceted
[Adjetivo]

having many different aspects or features

multifacético, poliédrico

multifacético, poliédrico

Ex: The city is known for its multifaceted culture , blending traditions from around the world .La ciudad es conocida por su cultura **multifacética**, que combina tradiciones de todo el mundo.
underachiever
[Sustantivo]

a person who consistently performs below their potential or fails to meet expected standards or goals

de bajo rendimiento, estudiante con dificultades

de bajo rendimiento, estudiante con dificultades

Ex: Her grades made her appear as an underachiever, but she was improving .Sus calificaciones la hacían parecer una **de bajo rendimiento**, pero estaba mejorando.
postwar
[Adjetivo]

referring to the period or the things existing or happening after a war has ended

posguerra, de posguerra

posguerra, de posguerra

Ex: Many cities underwent major reconstruction during the postwar years .Muchas ciudades sufrieron una importante reconstrucción durante los años **de posguerra**.
democratic
[Adjetivo]

related to or characteristic of a system of government where power comes from the people through free elections and respects individual rights

democrático

democrático

Ex: The democratic system fosters civic engagement and encourages active participation in public affairs .El sistema **democrático** fomenta el compromiso cívico y alienta la participación activa en los asuntos públicos.
subway
[Sustantivo]

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

metro

metro

Ex: There are designated seats for elderly and pregnant passengers on the subway.Hay asientos designados para pasajeros mayores y embarazadas en el **metro**.
backdrop
[Sustantivo]

a piece of painted cloth that is hung at the back of a theater stage as part of the scenery

telón de fondo

telón de fondo

Ex: The backdrop added depth and dimension to the stage , enhancing the overall visual impact of the production .El **telón de fondo** añadió profundidad y dimensión al escenario, mejorando el impacto visual general de la producción.
to predate
[Verbo]

to exist or occur at an earlier time than something else

preceder, antedatar

preceder, antedatar

Ex: Early forms of currency predate modern monetary systems.Las primeras formas de moneda **preceden** a los sistemas monetarios modernos.
monorail
[Sustantivo]

a railway system that has only one rail instead of two, usually in an elevated position

monorraíl, monorriel

monorraíl, monorriel

Ex: Engineers praised the monorail for its minimal footprint and environmentally friendly design compared to traditional rail systems .Los ingenieros elogiaron el **monorriel** por su huella mínima y diseño respetuoso con el medio ambiente en comparación con los sistemas ferroviarios tradicionales.

in a manner that is done secretly or subtly, often to achieve a desired result without drawing much attention

Ex: The team won the championship by recruiting talented players through the back door, bypassing official tryouts.
glass ceiling
[Sustantivo]

an invisible barrier or limitation that prevents certain groups, particularly women or minority individuals, from advancing to higher positions or achieving higher levels of success in a professional or organizational context

techo de cristal, barrera invisible

techo de cristal, barrera invisible

Ex: In the past , women and minorities encountered significant barriers due to the glass ceiling, hindering their professional growth and advancement .En el pasado, las mujeres y las minorías encontraron barreras significativas debido al **techo de cristal**, lo que obstaculizó su crecimiento profesional y avance.

to make someone extremely angry

Ex: Her sibling 's habit of playing loud music late at night driving her up the wall and affecting her sleep .

to become extremely angry with someone or something

Ex: I am worried that she hit the ceiling when she learns about the surprise party we planned for her .

something, such as a book, move clip, etc., that provides one with information about a variety of people, places, events, or things that one cannot physically interact with or experience

Ex: Traveling is like a window to the world; you learn so much about different cultures and ways of life .

(of a quality, idea, or principle) to not longer exist or be forgotten

Ex: In the excitement of the moment , their careful planning for the went out the window.

to be brave or sociable enough to deliver a lengthy public speech without allowing any interruption

Ex: During the town hall meeting, community members were given the opportunity to hold the floor and share their perspectives on the proposed changes to local zoning laws.

to completely beat someone in an argument or competition, particularly in a humiliating way

dar una paliza a alguien

dar una paliza a alguien

Ex: The reigning champion wiped the floor with his opponent in the tennis match.

to go out onto a dance floor and start dancing

Ex: During the salsa class , participants were encouraged take the floor and practice their moves .

to perform or entertain in a way that causes the audience to react with extreme enthusiasm, such as by applauding loudly or cheering

Ex: Her heartfelt acceptance speech brought the house down.

used to refer to something, particularly a drink, offered for free by a restaurant, bar, or other establishment, usually as a gesture of hospitality or good will

to improve a situation or one's behavior for better results

Ex: The recent college graduate realized she needed to set her house in order before taking on a challenging new job - that meant creating budgets, meal plans, and schedules to get organized and prepared.

used to describe a situation or activity that is developing with great intensity, speed, and success

Ex: The team played with such energy and coordination that they dominated the match, winning like a house on fire.

to establish the basic principles or groundwork needed for the development of something more complex or substantial in the future

Ex: What is stressed rather is that the same phenomenon provides the foundation for both historical tendencies.

to be sufficient or available for a particular purpose or need

ser suficiente, estar disponible

ser suficiente, estar disponible

Ex: We have plenty of food to go around for all the guests at the party .Tenemos mucha comida para **dar la vuelta** a todos los invitados en la fiesta.

to experience a sudden and significant decline in one's emotional state, confidence, financial situation, etc.

Ex: With the unexpected drop in demand , the value of the collectibles went through the floor, leaving many investors in a precarious position .

used to say that someone has been involved in something from its early stages

Ex: If you want to influence the direction of the project, make sure to be in on the ground floor to contribute your ideas from the beginning.
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